SMART TV AD FORMATS SPECIFICATIONS VERSION 1.9 Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 1 / 19
Table of contents 1. Smart TV Platform Ads (First Creative)... 3 1.1 Basic ad package... 3 1.2 PIP format (LG)... 4 1.3 1x1 client tracker... 5 2. Click options & Second Creative... 6 2.1 Click to Video... 6 2.2 Click to Image... 7 2.3 Click to Website... 7 2.4 Click to App... 7 2.5 Click to Microsite... 8 2.5.1 Basic Microsite... 8 2.5.2 Advanced Microsite... 10 Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 2 / 19
1. Smart TV Platform Ads (First Creative) 1.1 Basic ad package FORMATS: LG Samsung Philips 360x150 330x186 (2012+2013) 300x250 300x250 220x124 (2012+2013) 360x96 (2014) 970x90 322x76 (2011) 728x90 295x169 (2010) TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: File type: File size: PNG (static, not animated)* 700kb maximum PLEASE NOTE: All formats required in order to ensure delivery of campaign volume *Samsung: animated GIF s are possible on 2010, 2011 and 2012 devices. If you deliver animated GIF s it is mandatory to also deliver static PNG s for the 2013 formats DELIVERY: Minimum 5 working days before campaign start to cm.ctv@smartclip.com Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 3 / 19
1.2 PIP format (LG) The LG Smart TV platform also offers a direct placement of a video ad which can be combined with a companion banner. OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 4 / 19
1.3 1x1 client tracker The client s impression and click tracker has to be 1x1 and redirectable (HTTP 302 redirectable). The click tracker is not allowed to redirect to a landing page. If the click tracker isn t 1x1 and redirects to a landing page, we have the option to make it redirectable. To make it redirectable please provide us with the required macro and a clear instruction how this is to be added to the click tracker. Otherwise we cannot implement the click tracker. Please note that for this option we cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies. Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 5 / 19
2. Click options & Second Creative Click to Video Click to Image Click to Microsite Click to Website Click to Application Samsung LG Philips 2.1 Click to Video Most of the values here are minimum values. If not stated explicitly they may be higher (better) than the given values. Video dimensions Video length Format Frame rate 1280 x 720 (16:9 aspect ratio) Unlimited!.mov,!.avi!.mp4 Bitrate Key frame interval Audio codec 1500 kb/s Every 24 frames AAC, 128 kb/s, 44kHz, Stereo 24 30 fps Recommended file size Max. 50 MB per minute of video length Video compression Any native quicktime, h.264 3D videos On request* PLEASE NOTE: No anamorphic videos No black end and start frames Longer videos need more buffering time until the video starts playing *3D videos: As most devices support 3D functionality, Smart TV platform ads can link to 3D videos instead of normal videos (please check availability with smartclip in advance). Detailed specifications and introduction to companies specialized in producing 3D videos can be provided on request. DELIVERY: Minimum 5 working days before campaign start to cm.ctv@smartclip.com Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 6 / 19
2.2 Click to Image TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: File type: Format: PNG 1280x720; 1920x1080 DELIVERY: Minimum 5 working days before campaign start to cm.ctv@smartclip.com 2.3 Click to Website Only available for LG Smart TVs Needs to be checked by LG in order to ensure good user experience 2.4 Click to App Brands can create specific branded applications for Smart TV platforms and redirect users to this content. An application must be developed according to the SDK (Software Development Kit) of each CE- manufacturer. In addition to the required specifications the application has to run through the approval process of each manufacturer. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: For detailed information and sign- up for app development please go to: Samsung: LG: Philips: http://developer.samsung.com/develop http://developer.lge.com/resource/tv/retrieveoverview.dev http://www.yourappontv.com/home PLEASE NOTE: The whole process of building and implementing a branded Smart TV app can take 6 weeks to a few months, depending on available resources at all parties involved (process management, content production, reviews, ), QA process, number of bug fixes, If required smartclip can introduce you to companies specialized in app production Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 7 / 19
2.5 Click to Microsite There are two types of Smart TV Microsites available on LG, Samsung and Philips: Basic Microsite Advanced Microsite 2.5.1 Basic Microsite Example (open with Firefox): http://apps.nexxsmart.com/live/l5836wwtbtw6pqi COMPONENTS: Full screen Background Image Auto play Video SET UP: Lead time: 1 week min. after a mutual kick- off call All assets must be delivered as specified to cm.ctv@smartclip.com Including a limited amount of streaming and storage (50 GB for storage, 250 GB for streaming, 30.000 sessions/month) Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 8 / 19
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: BACKGROUND- IMAGE: 1280x720 JPG, PNG or GIF (not bigger than 100K) Please notice SAFE AREA: no text or any information outside this area Text must be included in background image Recommended font size for TV screens: 18 or bigger VIDEO: Format: Codec: Streaming Mode: Fast Start: Audio: MP4 (MPG2, WMV) h.264, Main Profile (Level 3.1), 860kb/s, 720p progressive, 25 frames/s, variable bitrate (about 1-2 Mbit) Off On AAC, 128kbs, 48kHz, 16 bit Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 9 / 19
2.5.2 Advanced Microsite Example (open with Firefox): http://bit.ly/x2kisb COMPONENTS: Full screen background image Menu with variable number of menu items Video/image galleries QR- codes, text contact forms, votings Content area SET UP: Lead time: 2 weeks min. after a mutual kick- off call All assets must be delivered as specified to cm.ctv@smartclip.com Including a limited amount of streaming and storage (50 GB for storage, 250 GB for streaming, 30.000 sessions/month) Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 10 / 19
MENU STRUCTURE & SUB PAGES: Vertical menu Horizontal menu Vertical or horizontal menu with 3-5 menu items On each page of the microsite all elements are placed at the same position The content container is always located at the right side but filled with different content (video, images). TEMPLATE OVERVIEW: Fixed templates and custom layout available: Horizontal menu structure: 3-5 menu items Vertical menu structure: 3-5 menu items Custom layout: free positioning of content area and menu Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 11 / 19
SAFE AREA: FIXED TEMPLATE: Horizontal menu with 3 menu items Horizontal menu with 4 menu items Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 12 / 19
Horizontal menu with 5 menu items Vertical menu with 3 menu items Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 13 / 19
CUSTOM LAYOUT: Free positioning of content area and menu: Settings:! menu_layout: [horizontal vertical]! menu_x_position: int (Position menu on x- axis)! menu_y_position: int (Position menu on y- axis.)! menu_item_margin: int (On vertical layout set margin bottom, on horizontal layout set margin right on each menu item.)! content_x_position: int (Position content on x- axis.)! content_y_position: int (Position menu on y- axis.)! content_width: int! content_height: int BACKGROUND IMAGE: 1280x720 JPG, PNG or GIF (not bigger than 100K) Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 14 / 19
MENU ITEMS: Menu items have to be delivered in four stages:! Default! Focus! Active! Focus and active Graphic formats should be jpeg or png and each background graphic should be max. 40K. A menu item can have it s own app background. IMAGE GALLERY: Gallery arrows can be positioned at the top, in the center or at the bottom. Arrow margin may vary from - 50px to +320px. Settings:! Slide show: [true false] Slides automatically to next image with given slide show interval! Interval: [0-10s] Time to slide to next image! Position: [top center bottom] Position of gallery arrows! Margin: [- 50 320px] Margin for gallery arrows! Assets: Different stages are shown by opacity ic_arrow_left.png ic_arrow_right.png Gallery arrows are shown on > 1 images. Images should be < 100K. Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 15 / 19
VIDEO PLAYLIST: The video playlist can be placed on the right or at the bottom. The playlist size is dynamically calculated to hold 4 video thumbnails with the same resolution of the content container. Settings:! Position: [right bottom] Position of video playlist. Position right may not fit with the standard templates! Autoplay: [true false] Play video on start! Autoplaynext: [true false] Plays next video on video finish! Video_preview: [string] If no preview image is set, image will be automatically generated from video! Videos can be delivered in any format, they are automatically transcoded. v Format: MP4 v Codec: h.264, Main Profile (Level 3.1), 860kb/s, 720p progressiv,25 frames/s, variable bitrate (about 1-2 MBit) v Streaming Mode: Off v FastStart: On v Audio: AAC, 128kbs, 48kHz, 16 bit! Assets: ic_arrow_down.p ng ic_arrow_up.png ic_arrow_left.png Different stages are shown by opacity ic_arrow_right.png Video playlist is shown on > 1 videos Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 16 / 19
FORMS: The advanced template supports simple newsletters and voting. The number of input fields depends on the size of the content area. The advertiser has to provide a disclaimer. Settings:! Title: string (Form title)! Input_type: [name email phone free] (Four different input types are supported)! Input_label: string (Input field label.)! Button_label: string (Send button label.)! Enable_checkbox: [true false] (Show checkbox.)! Checkbox_text: string (For instance: I accept the contractual conditions and privacy policy )! Success_message: string (Success message shown on submit form, i.e. Thank you for your participation..) Data: Form data is saved as key value pairs. The results can be downloaded as excel sheet. RENAULT DEMO FORMULARAUSWERTUNG NEWSLETTER ID NAME (FREIES FELD) EMAIL (FREIES FELD) DATUM 2017 Roman roman@gmx.de 26.07.2014 23:07 2016 Christoph christoph@hotmail.de 26.07.2014 22:54 2015 Simone simone@gmail.com 26.07.2014 22:50 2007 Hesham hesham@aol.com 25.07.2014 16:48 ERZEUGT VON NEXXOMNIA AM 28.07.2014 12:09 Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 17 / 19
AGE VERIFICATION SITE: The age verification site is a simple background image. Only the two buttons can be positioned. The background should be delivered as jpeg or png format < 100K. Settings:! enable_avs: [true false] (activate avs page)! layout_buttons: [horizontal vertical] (Buttons are horizontally or vertically placed, the button size is determined by the graphics size)! button_position_x: int (Position buttons on x- axis)! button_position_y: int (Position buttons on y- axis)! Assets: avs_confirm.png avs_confirm_focus.pn g avs_deny.png avs_deny_focus.png STANDARD ICON SET: The template uses a standard icon set. To use an own icon just place an image with the according name in the asset package. TRACKING: Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 18 / 19
! Call of a menu item as PI! Gallery next image/previous image! Image gallery! Video start, pause, finish, average viewing time (videos > 1min)! Average visit duration! Sessions! Visits! Unique Users PREPARING ASSETS: The asset package consists of:! A config file (see below); all sources can either be specified as links or as named in the zip file <menu_item_image_default>startmenu- default.png</menu_item_image_default> OR <menu_item_image_default>http://myserver.de/assets/startmenu- default.png</menu_item_image_default>! All resources that are decribed in the config file which are not links! Config file: <config> <name></name> <description></description> <template>[custom hor_3 hor_4 hor_5 vert_3 vert_4 vert_5]</template> <!- - Just for custom layout- - > <menu_layout>[horizontal vertical]</menu_layout> <content_x_position></content_x_position> <content_y_position></content_y_position> <content_width></content_width> <content_height></content_height> <menu_x_position></menu_x_position> <menu_y_position></menu_y_position> <menu_button_margin></menu_button_margin>... </config> Version 1.9 Last update 11/2014 Page 19 / 19